THE CW’S HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
“THE iHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2014,”
BELOVED ANIMATED CLASSICS, INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL
1962 VERSION OF “MR. MAGOO’S CHRISTMAS CAROL,”
A NEW ONE-HOUR SPECIAL,
“GREATEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS COUNTDOWN,”
AND HOLIDAY-THEMED EPISODES OF “ARROW,”
“THE FLASH,” “THE ORIGINALS” AND “THE VAMPIRE DIARIES”
November 12, 2014 (Burbank, CA) - The following are highlights of The CW’s Holiday episodes and specials:
Thursday, November 20
“THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“Fade Into You” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
FRIENDSGIVING AT WHITMORE COLLEGE / FLASHBACKS TO KAI’S MURDEROUS PAST — As Caroline (Candice Accola) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) prepare to host Friendsgiving at the dorm, they receive some hopeful news from Alaric (Matt Davis) and Stefan (Paul Wesley), who have traveled to Portland to gather some information regarding the Gemini Coven. Joshua Butler directed the episode written by Nina Fiore & John Herrera (#608).
Wednesday, November 26
TWO-HOUR MOVIE
“PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES” (8:00-10:00p.m. ET)
(TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)
STEVE MARTIN AND JOHN CANDY STAR — Neal Page (Martin), a high-strung advertising executive, meets Del Griffith (Candy), an eternally optimistic, overly talkative, well-meaning but clumsy shower curtain-ring salesman, who seems to live in a world governed by a different set of rules. They share a three-day odyssey of misadventures trying to get Neal home to Chicago from New York City in time for Thanksgiving dinner with his family. The 1987 comedy was written, produced and directed by John Hughes.
Friday, November 28
ONE-HOUR SPECIAL
“GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER” (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-G)
A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL BASED ON THE HIT HOLIDAY SONG - Based on the hit song that became a worldwide holiday phenomenon, this goofy and heartwarming adventure features young Jake Spankenheimer on the quest of a lifetime to track his missing Grandma down on Christmas Eve and prove that Santa Claus is indeed real. Michele Lee (“Knots Landing”) provides the voice of Jake’s greedy Cousin Mel and recording artist Elmo Shropshire provides the narration.
HALF-HOUR ANIMATED SPECIAL
“KUNG FU PANDA HOLIDAY” (9:00-9:30p.m. ET) (TV-G) (HDTV)
A HOLIDAY SPECIAL WITH THE VOICE TALENTS OF JACK BLACK, ANGELINA JOLIE AND DUSTIN HOFFMAN - The Winter Festival is coming and Po, the Kung Fu Panda, is asked to host the exclusive formal banquet for all the Masters of Kung Fu. However, the occasion is on the same night as his father's own party. Feeling guilty and burdened by work he has taken on, Po is unsure which way to turn until he realizes who truly needs him more on the big night. The special was written by Jonathan Groff and Jon Pollack and directed by Tim Johnson.
HALF-HOUR ANIMATED SPECIAL
“MERRY MADAGASCAR” (9:30-10:00p.m. ET) (TV-G) (HDTV)
A HOLIDAY SPECIAL WITH THE VOICE TALENTS OF BEN STILLER, CHRIS ROCK, DAVID SCHWIMMER - When Santa and his reindeer crash onto Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melvin and the penguins to save Christmas. The special was written by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath and David Soren and directed by David Soren.
Monday, December 1
ONE-HOUR SPECIAL
“GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER” (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-G)
A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL BASED ON THE HIT HOLIDAY SONG - Based on the hit song that became a worldwide holiday phenomenon, this goofy and heartwarming adventure features young Jake Spankenheimer on the quest of a lifetime to track his missing Grandma down on Christmas Eve and prove that Santa Claus is indeed real. Michele Lee (“Knots Landing”) provides the voice of Jake’s greedy Cousin Mel and recording artist Elmo Shropshire provides the narration.
ONE-HOUR SPECIAL
“GREATEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS COUNTDOWN” (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
(Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
A CELEBRATION OF THE BEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD - Comedians Heather McDonald (“Chelsea Lately”) and Matt Weinhold (“The Dish”) host this holiday celebration with a countdown of the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. In addition to the top 12, the special features other great commercials from both the U.S. and abroad, that capture the true spirit of the holiday season – from the heartfelt to the hilarious, from the outstanding to the ridiculous. The special was directed by Mark Ritchie.
Monday, December 8
“THE ORIGINALS” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“The Map of Moments” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
FAMILY TRADITIONS — After reuniting with her brothers, Rebekah (Claire Holt) convinces Elijah (Daniel Gillies) and Klaus (Joseph Morgan) to participate in a family tradition from their childhood. Leslie Libman directed the episode written by Marguerite MacIntyre & Julie Plec (#209).
Tuesday, December 9
“THE FLASH” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“The Man in the Yellow Suit” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
BARRY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS WITH THE WESTS — Barry (Grant Gustin) enjoys the annual tradition of tree trimming and gift exchange with Joe (Jesse L. Martin) and Iris (Candice Patton). He gives Iris a touching gift, but the moment is interrupted by Eddie’s (Rick Cosnett) arrival. Ralph Hemecker directed the episode written by Todd Helbing & Aaron Helbing (#109).
Wednesday, December 10
“ARROW” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“The Climb” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
DINAH LANCE RETURNS HOME — Laurel (Katie Cassidy) is stunned when her father (Paul Blackthorne) delivers a very special Christmas gift – her mother, Dinah (guest star Alex Kingston). Thor Freudenthal directed the episode written by Jake Coburn & Keto Shimizu (#309).
Thursday, December 11
“THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“Christmas Through Your Eyes” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
FLASHBACKS TO CHRISTMAS IN MYSTIC FALLS — With the holidays approaching, Bonnie (Kat Graham) attempts to replicate her favorite holiday traditions, while reminiscing about happier times. Michael Allowitz directed the episode written by Caroline Dries (#610).
Wednesday, December 17
ONE-HOUR SPECIAL
“GREATEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS COUNTDOWN” (8:00-9:00p.m. ET)
(Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
A CELEBRATION OF THE BEST HOLIDAY COMMERCIALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD — Comedians Heather McDonald (“Chelsea Lately”) and Matt Weinhold (“The Dish”) host this holiday celebration with a countdown of the 12 best holiday commercials ever – one for each of the 12 days of Christmas. In addition to the top 12, the special features other great commercials from both the U.S. and abroad, that capture the true spirit of the holiday season – from the heartfelt to the hilarious, from the outstanding to the ridiculous. The special was directed by Mark Ritchie. Original airdate 12/1/2014.
Thursday, December 18
90-MINUTE SPECIAL
“THE iHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2014” — (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET)
(Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
TAYLOR SWIFT, IGGY AZALEA, MAROON 5 AND MANY MORE IN AN ALL-STAR HOLIDAY CONCERT EVENT — The star-studded concert from Madison Square Garden is hosted by Elvis Duran of Clear Channel’s Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station. Additional musical performers include Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Pharrell, OneRepublic, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jessie J., Shawn Mendes and Nick Jonas.
Friday, December 19
90-MINUTE ANIMATED SPECIAL
“MR. MAGOO’S CHRISTMAS CAROL” (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD)
MR. MAGOO STARS AS EBENEZZER SCROOGE IN THE CLASSIC DICKENS TALE —This animated musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas ghost story stars the nearsighted Mr. Magoo as Ebenezer Scrooge. Featuring the voice of Jim Backus as Magoo, with voice-over appearances by Paul Frees, Morey Amsterdam, Joan Gardner, and Jack Cassidy, this original version of the 1962 special was the first animated holiday program ever produced for television. The special was directed by Abe Levitow, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.
HALF-HOUR ANIMATED SPECIAL
“KUNG FU PANDA HOLIDAY” (9:30-10:00p.m. ET) (TV-G) (HDTV)
A HOLIDAY SPECIAL WITH THE VOICE TALENTS OF JACK BLACK, ANGELINA JOLIE AND DUSTIN HOFFMAN - The Winter Festival is coming and Po, the Kung Fu Panda, is asked to host the exclusive formal banquet for all the Masters of Kung Fu. However, the occasion is on the same night as his father's own party. Feeling guilty and burdened by work he has taken on, Po is unsure which way to turn until he realizes who truly needs him more on the big night. The special was written by Jonathan Groff and Jon Pollack and directed by Tim Johnson.
Monday, December 22
90-MINUTE SPECIAL
“THE iHEARTRADIO JINGLE BALL 2014” — (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET)
(Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)
TAYLOR SWIFT, IGGY AZALEA, MAROON 5 AND MANY MORE IN AN ALL-STAR HOLIDAY CONCERT EVENT — The star-studded concert from Madison Square Garden is hosted by Elvis Duran of Clear Channel’s Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station. Additional musical performers include Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Pharrell, OneRepublic, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Jessie J., Shawn Mendes and Nick Jonas. Original airdate 12/18/2014.
Wednesday, December 24
90-MINUTE ANIMATED SPECIAL
“MR. MAGOO’S CHRISTMAS CAROL” (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD)
MR. MAGOO STARS AS EBENEZZER SCROOGE IN THE CLASSIC DICKENS TALE —This animated musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved Christmas ghost story stars the nearsighted Mr. Magoo as Ebenezer Scrooge. Featuring the voice of Jim Backus as Magoo, with voice-over appearances by Paul Frees, Morey Amsterdam, Joan Gardner, and Jack Cassidy, the 1962 special was the first animated holiday program ever produced for television. The special was directed by Abe Levitow, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill.
HALF-HOUR ANIMATED SPECIAL
“MERRY MADAGASCAR” (9:30-10:00p.m. ET) (TV-G) (HDTV)
A HOLIDAY SPECIAL WITH THE VOICE TALENTS OF BEN STILLER, CHRIS ROCK, DAVID SCHWIMMER - When Santa and his reindeer crash onto Madagascar it's up to Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melvin and the penguins to save Christmas. The special was written by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath and David Soren and directed by David Soren.
Thursday, December 25
TWO-HOUR MOVIE
“THE 12 DOGS OF CHRISTMAS” — (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-G) (HDTV)
A HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS TALE —In this touching holiday tale set during the Great Depression, irrepressible Emma (Jordan-Claire Green) uses dogs to teach people the true meaning of Christmas. The film was directed by Keith Merrill.
Wednesday, December 31
TWO-HOUR SPECIAL
“iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL – NIGHT 1” — (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
(TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
A LAS VEGAS CONCERT EVENT FEATURING TOP MUSICAL ACTS AND CW STARS — This concert extravaganza, filmed over two nights at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, features performances by some of the music industry’s biggest names, including Taylor Swift, Mötley Crüe, Coldplay, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Zac Brown Band, Usher, Bastille and Steve Aioki. Cast members from The CW’s series will be on hand to help get the party started. Original airdate 9/29/2014.
Thursday, January 1
TWO-HOUR SPECIAL
“iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL – NIGHT 2” — (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
(TV-14, DL) (HDTV)
A LAS VEGAS CONCERT EVENT FEATURING TOP MUSICAL ACTS AND CW STARS — This concert extravaganza, filmed over two nights at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, features performances by some of the music industry’s biggest names, including Lorde, Paramore, One Direction, Iggy Azalea, Train, Weezer, 50 Cent, Calvin Harris, Eric Church and Ed Sheeran. Cast members from The CW’s series will be on hand to help get the party started. Original airdate 9/30/2014.
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Alex Kingston returns! Yeay!!!! Can't wait for the MS final
ReplyDeleteCould this be when Laurel tells her parents that Sara is dead?
ReplyDeleteWait, The Originals had a holiday tradition? Viking vampires celebrate christmas too it seems
ReplyDeletealso what`s going on with press releases lately? "The Climb" doesen't even mention the shows lead. We can't really read from the synopses anymore wich characters will be absent o.O
Yay! I really like Christmnas Themed Episodes :)
ReplyDeleteLooking foward to VD,TO holiday episodes and Rebekahs back yess!!
ReplyDeleteExcited for TVD christmas,it is high time we have light-themed episode without the violence and gore!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, but that sounds like an Afterschool Special, not an episode of Arrow.
ReplyDeleteOh, fun. Alex Kingston and that bizarre accent.
ReplyDeleteDang. All the new synopses for The Originals, Flash, Arrow, and TVD are all about personal drama and no action.
ReplyDeletereally? the press releases are like 2 sentences long. will we get more?
ReplyDeleteI like how on Arrow they seem to release the B Story only Jajajaja If i think correctly, the other part will have our heroes facing Ra's al Ghul... They don't want that out at the moment xD
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Alex Kingston will be back! Love her. And holy shit, The Flash's fall finale is totally going to be about Professor Zoom/Reverse Flash. So excited!
ReplyDeleteI like it at last Arrow has learned to not give away too much in episode descriptions. So this episode Quentin will learn the truth. I think Laurel will become estranged from her father after this episode for some time and she will concentrate on being BC.
ReplyDeleteThe Flash - I like what is not said. We will get reverse flash. Will it be Eddie Thawne or Harrison Wells?
At least they stopped the over sharing in episode descriptions. Usually we could predict the whole episode by reading these.
ReplyDeleteTrue, still I'm kind of missing knowing wich main character will be present or absent
ReplyDeleteTypical. People complain that they spoil too much in the press releases and when the keep in brief and non-spoilery people complain.
ReplyDeletePlease let it be. They both have the right to know.
ReplyDeleteIt's mid season finale.. Everyone will be there. Looks like Laurel will deal with home issues. According to MG Ray reveals his plans to somebody by the end of the episode most probably to Felicity. Oliver and co will most probably go for that fight on mountain top with Ra's. I want to be really surprised this episode.
ReplyDeleteBonnie centered episode on TVD - I am up for it. Never cared for her character until this season - loved her scenes with Damon, so how bad can it be? I am in!
ReplyDeleteThe 100's Christmas episode:
ReplyDeleteIT'S THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 - As Abby (Paige Turco) and Raven (Lindsey Morgan) decorate Camp Jaha, Clarke (Eliza Taylor) and Anya (guest star Dichen Lachman) put their quest against Mount Weather on hold so Anya and President Wallce (guest star Raymond J. Barry) can exchange seasonal greetings. Finn (Thomas McDonell) and Bellamy (Bob Morley) play football with Indra's (guest star Adina Porter) tribe and Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos). In Mount Weather, Jasper (Devon Bostick) gets a special gift from Maya (guest star Eve Harlow) and Monty (Christopher Larkin), Lincoln (Ricky Whittle) and Dr. Singh (guest star Rekha Sharma) sing "A Christmas Carol". Finally, Kane (Henry Ian Cusick) gets his chance at redemption when he offers himself as a Christmas gift to the Reapers.
Is this legit? It seems insane. Also, playing football with grounders is a good way to tear an ACL.
ReplyDeleteSorry, its not. Just my own fan-fiction lol.
ReplyDeleteBut truth be told, it would be a whole lot of fun. A pure filler episode, sure, but really
ReplyDeleteI think Bonnie could be a great character, the problem is they never really use her properly and generally just use her for her magic instead of making her a real character.
ReplyDeleteThat's true.
ReplyDeleteWhew. For a minute there I thought the producers lost their sh*t. The only thing missing would be that two-headed deer from the pilot leading Santa's sleigh.
ReplyDeleteEddie Thawne is who I always believed it would be and Harrison seems like he really wants to protect Barry from the future we saw from the newspaper even though he does shady things and even kills people.
ReplyDeleteSounds like some funny Meta that Supernaturall might do haha.
ReplyDeleteI guess tomorrow we will get the synopses of the Arrow/Flash crossover episodes.
ReplyDeleteGod I hope so, it's the midseason finale and they're both there, it's the perfect time to tell them. OK, that came out wrong, but you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteI also think Laurel might be estranged from Quentin after this episode, at least for a while.
ReplyDeleteI still think Eddie is Reverse Flash (or future!Eddie, if he didn't get his powers yet) and Harrison is Hunter Zolomon or someone else who thinks he's doing things for the greater good.
the most vague press release ever for arrow
ReplyDeleteI have no idea who Elmo Shropshire is. But, he has the best name ever.
ReplyDeleteI don't know it would be terrible to break the news of sara death in the holiday season.....it would a horrible christmas
ReplyDeleteProbably. "Merry Christmas. Oh by the way Sara's dead." What a cheery Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI loveee this! I didn't read all of it, just skimmed (as usual). I have one question that I haven't asked out loud, TVD- Fade Into You episode...does that mean Stefan and Caroline would be separated through the entire episode? B/c that would suck. (For me and every other Steroline shipper around the world) And btw i love that song, Fade Into You by Mazzy Star. And the other episode, Christmas Through Your Eyes, sounds really emotional. Guess that's a Bonnie-Centric episode. I look forward to the flashbacks on that one.
ReplyDeleteDidn't read for the rest of my shows, want to stay totally in the dark.
Does this mean that Elijah would be out of the spell, I hope so. I though that Esther released the spell but next week episode it looks like Elijah is still under the spell, looking at the pictures Elijah is sweating and he is having dreams, it shows elijah covered in blood in the suit ( he is dreaming this), It shows Klaus trying to cure him. I have no sympathy for Esther she is crazy. Glad Becca is back
ReplyDeleteOf course she will be estranged from her parents. The show's go to method when it comes to Laurel is pile angst over angst and keep the character miserable forever. From the pilot till now they have never allowed the character to enjoy life. And they wonder why people don't get behind this character. I am so annoyed by this unnecessary drama.
ReplyDeleteI too think Eddie is reverse flash. Harrison Wells is someone else.
i would love that, seems very real LOL
ReplyDeleteShe had some good moments with Tommy and don't pretend like Oliver's existence isn't brooding and angst, or that Roy has had an easy time till now. I'm sure she and Quentin will resolve their differences, especially if he's not a hypocrite and remembers keeping the fact that Sara is alive a secret in S2. I love the Quentin-Laurel relationship, so if they do have a falling out, I'd rather it be temporary. The show loves unnecessary drama, I'd get used to it if I were you.
ReplyDeleteI definitely think Eddie is Reverse Flash, but I don't think he's a villain yet, nor does he have his powers. I think it's either future!Eddie or we're going to see him getting his powers and going evil in the next few episodes, which is unlikely. I feel like Wells could be Hunter Zolomon (Zoom) with Thawne's time travel, while Eddie is Reverse Flash, without the time travel, so they're both a mixture of the two characters. But he could be someone else completely, that's the fun in guessing.
I am not pretending every one else is having a fun time and only Laurel is suffering. Oliver's angst and brooding is mostly related to his past. But we also have seen chunks of period where he is at least content with his life. Season 2A fo ex. Even with his mother's incarceration he was in a good place. Same for Roy. He was running after Arrow but he was having a good relationship with Thea. But regarding Laurel she is one character who was always driven by angst and angst only. Even while she was with Tommy she was confused between him and Oliver and Oliver's betrayal affected every aspect of her season 1 decisions. There is a pattern here. All I am saying is Sara being dead was enough torture for Laurel. Putting her and Quentin at odds.. is it necessary?
ReplyDeleteEven I don't think we will see Eddie with powers in the current time line until at least end of this season.
It's been a while since I saw S1, but I thought she and Tommy had plenty of non-angsty moments and I think at the end of S2 Laurel was in a better place and was giving advice to both Oliver and Sara and giving them hope/believing in them, it's only during S2 that she really spiraled and that's because of Tommy's death and now Sara's. I think she'll end up in a good place and I think neither of us actually know how Quentin will react or if their relationship will be affected/for how many episodes, so getting annoyed at speculation is way too premature.
ReplyDeleteI think we might see future!Eddie with powers and if Barry finds out it's Eddie, it'll give him an interesting dilemma in how to treat present!Eddie, knowing how he ends up.
I apologize for the rant and we are speculating. But the thought of more shit being piled upon Laurel irks me. I will leave it at that.
ReplyDeleteIt's cool, passion is good, it gets the blood pumping (Hannibal reference).
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think there's a good chance Barry won't know the identity of Reverse Flash, I was just thinking it could be an itneresting story line if/when he finds out, but it's not current!Eddie. Either way, I'm excited to finally have Reverse Flash on the show, between that and Firestorm coming around that time (episode 8 or 9) things should pick up after the midseason.